Lyari Residents Express Astonishment at Dhurandhar 2's Authentic Bangkok Set
As Aditya Dhar's high-octane spy thriller 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues its dominant run at the Indian box office, fascinating new details about the film's meticulous production design have surfaced. Actor Abhay Arora, who portrays the character Yasir in the movie, recently confirmed that the recreation of Lyari, Pakistan, was so strikingly realistic that it left actual residents of the area completely stunned.
Background Actors from Lyari React to Bangkok Set
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Abhay Arora disclosed that several scenes in the film featured local residents with direct connections to Lyari. These individuals were cast as background actors during the Bangkok shooting schedule. Arora explained, "There were some people in the crowd in Bangkok who are actually from Lyari, and when they arrived on set, their immediate reaction was one of disbelief—they exclaimed that it looked exactly like Lyari."
He elaborated further, noting that these residents currently live in Bangkok and were specifically hired for local casting needs. They appeared in various crowd scenes, including people walking in the background and cheering on stage, adding an unexpected layer of authenticity to the production.
Cast and Crew Praised for Impeccable Attention to Detail
During the same interview, Abhay Arora shared insightful reactions from the cast hired as background actors. He observed, "I witnessed some individuals becoming visibly surprised; they remarked, 'None of you have ever visited Lyari, yet the details are absolutely impeccable.'" This comment highlights the extraordinary effort put into set design and research by the film's production team.
When prompted to identify specific scenes featuring these Lyari natives, Arora clarified, "In whatever scenes were filmed in Bangkok, some of the faces you see belong to people from Lyari. Many of the crowd sequences prominently include these individuals." This strategic casting choice not only enhanced realism but also created a unique cultural bridge during filming.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Achieves Monumental Box Office Success
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the movie was released in cinemas nationwide on March 19, 2026, and has already amassed over Rs 620 crore in India alone. It premiered in multiple languages to cater to a diverse audience, with versions available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
The revelation about the authentic Lyari set adds another dimension to the film's success story, demonstrating how careful attention to production details can resonate both artistically and commercially. As 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' continues to captivate audiences, these behind-the-scenes insights underscore the dedication involved in creating a believable cinematic world, even when filming thousands of miles away from the actual location.
